Solar

Innovative solutions often come from looking at old problems in a new light. In a place like the Caymans, where electricity costs are high, harnessing affordable technology can be truly transformative.

By combining ESP32 microcontrollers and Raspberry PI computers with simple, inexpensive cameras, we can unlock a new way to integrate with systems that lack digital interfaces or APIs. No more struggling with complex electrical retrofitting—just attach an ESP32 (~$11.50) and a low-cost camera (~$18.99), and you create an automated, computer-driven way to "see" and monitor equipment, just like a human would.

Imagine: your solar storage battery’s charge level is visible to your home system, thanks to this smart setup. Your pool pump, too, can be observed—and, with affordable Fingerbots, even controlled remotely at the touch of a button.

The impact is powerful. According to the Pareto Principle, around 80% of my household energy usage goes to air conditioning and pool pumping. By closely monitoring and precisely controlling these energy-hungry devices, we open the door to cutting our reliance on expensive grid electricity—potentially bringing power bills down to near zero.

Best of all, this is a repeatable, accessible model that anyone can adopt. It proves that with a little ingenuity and the right tools, anyone can make a lasting, positive difference—not just to their wallet, but also to the environment

This what Flow Device is all about.